ASUS ROG Strix G16 Gaming Laptop
Status: ASUS ROG Strix G16 Gaming Laptop: Unavailable on Amazon as of . SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.
Bottom line: The Ryzen 9 8940HX / RTX 5070 Ti laptop has GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics, 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2TB SSD; main trade-off: 16GB of DDR5 RAM covers most games but leaves little room for heavy multitasking.
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Similar: ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" WUXGA 165Hz Gaming Laptop — $2,499.00 on Amazon as of 2026-10-20 22:13 UTC (price may vary).
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Pairs a Ryzen 9 8940HX processor with GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics
Cons
- ✗ 16GB of DDR5 RAM covers most games but leaves little room for heavy multitasking
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
We sells computers with upgraded configurations. If the computer has modifications (listed above), then the manufacturer box is opened for it to be tested and inspected and to install the upgrades to achieve the specifications as advertised.ASUS ROG Strix G16 16" FHD 165Hz Gaming LaptopOperating System:Windows 11;Processor:AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor 2.4 GHz (up to 5.2 GHz, 16 cores);Graphics:NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7, DLSS 4 (Deep Learning Super Sampling), Ray tracing;RAM:16GB DDR5-5600 megahertz;Storage:2TB Solid State Drive (SSD) storag;Display:16 inches 1900 x 1200 (WUXGA)…
SpecPicks Verdict
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Key Features
- ✔【Screen】 16 inches 1900 x 1200 (WUXGA) 16:10 LED IPS 165Hz Anti-glare 300 nits;
- ✔【Memory & Storage】 16GB DDR5-5600 megahertz and 2TB Solid State Drive (SSD) storag;
- ✔【Processor】 AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor 2.4 GHz (up to 5.2 GHz, 16 cores);
- ✔【Graphics】 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7, DLSS 4 (Deep Learning Super Sampling), Ray tracing;
- ✔【Connectivity】 2 x USB-C 4, 2 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x HDMI 2.1, Headphone Jack, Wireless Standard AX, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth;
- ✔【Operating System】 Windows 11;
Full Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Color | Eclipse Gray |
| CPU Model | Ryzen 9 |
| CPU Speed | 2.4 GHz |
| Model Name | ROG Strix G16 |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Screen Size | 16 Inches |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C, WiFi, 2.4GHz |
| Display Type | LED |
| Built-In Media | Computer, Charger, User Guide, 2TB USB Flash Drive |
| Hard Disk Size | 2 TB |
| Connection Type | Wireless |
| Hard-Drive Size | 2 TB |
| Processor Brand | AMD |
| Processor Count | 16 |
| Processor Speed | 2.4 GHz |
| Video Processor | NVIDIA |
| CPU Model Number | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| Processor Series | Ryzen 9 |
| Graphics Ram Type | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Full listing title | ASUS ROG Strix G16 Gaming Laptop, 16" WUXGA 165Hz IPS 16:10, AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070Ti, 16GB DDR5 2TB SSD, Wi-Fi6E, Backlit KB, Win11, Eclipse Gray, w/2TB USB Drive, W/GaLiMu |
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